Sharp LC-60SQ15U Series

The Q15 line is Sharp's lowest price point for its oversized sets. Known for making TVs that are more than 60", the TV's performance held up well in comparison to similarly-priced competition; however, it does not have as clean of a smart interface as LG or Samsung.

Consumer testers had no problem navigating using Sharp's conventional remote, but a few noted that the remote was a bit long, forcing you to move your hand significantly to access all the buttons. The Sharp also has support for mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) and is their equivalent of a smart remote. Feature apps include Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, YouTube, Vudu, and more.

Sharp brings a lot of claims to the table with their Quattron technology, including a pseudo ultra-HD experience thanks to its extra sub-pixel and some intelligent electronics. The TV did perform well in evaluations of dark scenes, skin tone accuracy, and contrast. However, it also didn't especially stand out when compared to like-priced sets.

How We Tested: We evaluated 11 different HD LED TV series, broken down into 8 smart and 3 non-smart models. We assessed for ease of use of the remote control, menu navigation, input switching, advanced features, and design aesthetic. We also looked at the quality of the high definition programming, picture, and sound.